To: Board of County Commissioners
Through: Shannon Carter, Intergovernmental Relations and Open Spaces Director
Prepared By:
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Matt Bixenman, Fairgrounds Site Manager, Open Spaces
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Presenter: Matt Bixenman, Fairgrounds Site Manager, Open Spaces
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Subject:
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1:30 PM *2021 Fairgrounds New Event Debrief
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Purpose and Request:
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County staff will review and report on the 2021 Open Space and Fairgrounds community events.
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Background and Discussion: The Arapahoe County Fair was postponed in 2020 due to the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. In an effort to maintain the presences of the AC Fairgrounds and the Open Spaces Program, the Fairground's events team brainstormed in 2020 and planned to host new community events for 2021 and beyond. In 2021, staff continued to host Pictures on the Plains, Treat Street, and annual County Fair, while also adding three additional community events to the 2021 County event calendar. Goals for the 2021 events were to engage the community, expand community outreach, and showcase the potential of Arapahoe County Open Space and the Fairgrounds Event Center. Staff had a successful year hosting community event and will report on 2021 efforts and will discuss events moving forward into 2022.
The Open Spaces staff historically hosted a Fall Festival event at the 17 Mile House property. Staff would like to look at options for moving this event to the Fairgrounds property. Site logistics and the scale of the 17 Mile House property, along with existing conservation easements, and ongoing construction projects make it difficult and detrimental to host large crowds on the property.
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